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Reston, Virginia, Us

Belair, Md, Us

Support current generation software baselines in remote, distributed production environments via lightweight offline automation packages. These packages contain relevant operating system and third party software updates along with various system configuration and customization scripts. Lead program transformation into Agile “hybrid” engineering\development processes. Identifying areas within the program that benefit most and are feasibly adoptable to SCRUM Agile methodologies. Act as SCRUM master to help guide and coach teams unfamiliar. Establish various Agile tooling and infrastructure on multiple cloud service providers and tools (JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Azure storage). Support next generation deployment architecture and baseline systems via Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, migrating from Symantec Ghost deployments. Build software deployment models, diagrams, and workflows to visualize new deployment processes for engineering support understanding. Build upgrade packages for operational systems to maintain a single baseline across the lifecycle of all next generation systems.

Belair, Md, Us

Decompose functional capabilities into traceable requirements for Public Key Infrastructure and unified infrastructure.Define container architecture and build implementation guidance based on industry best practices and technologies availableProvide technical guidance to senior leadership regarding automation software and development capabilities

Evans, Georgia, Us

Develop automations capabilities leveraging the .NET framework, C#, and PowerShell Desired State Configuration.Reverse engineer legacy infrastructure automation deployment software for guidance to senior leadershipDefine iPXE automated deployment workflows and implementation guidanceDevelop secure MDT deployment capabilitiesAutomate implementation of PowerShell Desired State Configuration for Linux systems

Develop automated patch management capability, SQL to NOSQL sync services using C# and .NET

Implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across multiple baselines and versions of enterprise and infrastructure servers and servicesImplement and define end to end patch management capabilities for both online and offline environmentsParticipate in Security Compliance Assessments for multiple systems and baselinesDevelop end to end security architecture for next generation, hyper converged private cloud solutionsAutomate software deployment via .NET Framework and Windows PowerShell

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Strong background in Active Directory deployment and management. Monitoring of 52 Global Catalog Domain Controllers via Microsoft System Center Operations Manager, with an emphasis on Server health status and replication checks. Maintain a Microsoft platforms enterprise environment, virtualized and managed by clustered VMWare ESXi 4.1 and VCenter platform, hosted on numerous physical servers with an enterprise storage solution provided by multiple storage appliances. Storage management and administration of 21TB with GUI and CLI troubleshooting and configuration experience. Storage management involving configuration of NETAPP appliances, loading OnTap software, provisioning LUNS and accommodating disaster recovery and COOP operations by utilizing third party backup technologies. Sharepoint server administration ranging from deployment and configuration to customization and tailoring to client requests. Sharepoint database management via SQL Server, including specified database permissions and troubleshooting connectivity to multiple server instances. Experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 in an enterprise environment, managing 700-1500 user mailboxes. Management experience ranging from initial configuration and deployment to enabling users mailbox availability. Involved in Exchange server failover solutions and planning via Exchange server clustering, or creating Database Availability Groups.

Direct supervision of 9 personnel, managing time effectively using multiple strategies including backwards planning and task analysis. Managed personnel, weapon systems, and equipment through use of digital networks and other communications technologies. Ensured mobile communication systems had proper configurations, giving accurate satellite positioning reports and enabling situational awareness across joint military forces. Responsible for the coordination of class one encryption for more than 10 military communication systems. Cleared to carry classified material internationally by the DOD without any loss or compromise of material in foreign countries including combat zones. Operate and maintain M109A6 Paladin, with a crew of 9 personnel. Conducted fires operations in conjunction with AFATDS and other various fires support systems, successfully and safely firing in excess of 1000 155mm Artillery rounds. Conducted tactical convoy and movements in support of Platoon Paladin Operations, guided by both manual and satellite positioning systems including Blue Force systems, Tactical Communications Equipment, and other ABCS systems providing fires support capabilities. Participated in outfitting and upgrading fires capabilities by installing precision GPS guided targeting systems including the Excalibur round and required hardware/software.